After exchanging pleasantries, Xu Guangyi presented the contract. "Miss Tang, our Ordinary Streaming is extending our utmost sincerity. The Star Diamond contract is the highest tier on the Ordinary Streaming platform, and you are the first newcomer to sign it."
Tang Qiao nodded, and in the hushed tea room, the only sound was the rustling of the contract pages. The Star Diamond contract indeed offered generous terms in sharing, promotion, salary, and more, but it also came with additional host responsibilities and restrictions.
After thoroughly reviewing it, Tang Qiao placed the contract down. "I'd like to change the requirement of daily live streams to once a week."
"No problem."
Tang Qiao continued, "Additionally, during the contract's duration, Party B must comply with all of Party A's specific requirements. This needs to be clearly defined. What are those specific requirements?"
Secretary Li couldn't help but be impressed, observing how Tang Qiao, who appeared innocent and inexperienced, was sharp and experienced, leaving no room for ambiguity in the contract.
Xu Guangyi hesitated for a moment before nodding.
"There is one more matter..." Tang Qiao pointed to a blank space at the beginning of the contract. "How many years do you intend to commit to in this contract?"
"Five years!" Xu Guangyi replied without hesitation.
Tang Qiao smiled, "Ordinary Streaming indeed has a high opinion of me. How about we start with a three-year contract? It benefits both of us. If our collaboration is successful, we can renew the contract."
Xu Guangyi hesitated and made a phone call. Upon returning, he smiled and agreed, "Alright, let's sign a three-year contract initially."
The revised paper contract was quickly printed, and Tang Qiao reviewed it before handing it to Jiang Yan.
Half an hour later, Jiang Yan nodded in approval.
With the contract settled, Xu Guangyi mentioned another matter to Tang Qiao. "Yuedong Entertainment has been in contact with us numerous times, expressing interest in purchasing the lullaby's copyright. They'd like to discuss this with you."
Tang Qiao agreed but with a condition. "Certainly, but only today."
"Today..." Xu Guangyi hesitated.
"Manager Xu, I'm usually occupied," Tang Qiao explained. "My free time is primarily on weekends." Duan Yi, concerned about her studies for the Olympiad, was not inclined to grant her time off easily.
After some contemplation, Xu Guangyi nodded. "Alright, I will contact them now."
An hour and a half later, Nie Chengfei and Wang Bing, the head of Yuedong Entertainment, arrived with their team. Both of them were taken aback when they saw Tang Qiao. Xu Guangyi approached to introduce them.
The manager from Yuedong Entertainment was fair and well-groomed, appearing much younger than his actual age. He greeted Tang Qiao warmly upon their meeting. "Miss Tang, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. Director Nie's efficiency in handling matters is too slow."
Nie Chengfei rolled his eyes. If they hadn't been business partners for many years, he might have reprimanded him already. What does he mean by "too slow" in my efficiency?
Xu Guangyi shook his head and proceeded to seat everyone. "Director Wang, are you interested in acquiring the copyright for the lullaby?"
Wang Bing, suddenly sitting up straight, replied enthusiastically, "Yes, we are willing to offer five million yuan for the lullaby copyright, with a 3 to 7 revenue split. By including your share, Miss Tang, you could potentially earn at least 100 million yuan."
Both Xu Guangyi and Nie Chengfei nodded in agreement, acknowledging the potential benefits. However, the initial offer of five million seemed a bit low. After a brief pause, Nie Chengfei countered, "Eight million."
Wang Bing frowned, locking eyes with Nie Chengfei, who met his gaze without hesitation. Tang Qiao was now a part of their company, and it was only right for him to negotiate for a better deal on behalf of his artist.
Tang Qiao spoke up, clarifying the situation, "Here's the thing. I'm a knowledgeable streamer, and I don't plan to charge for this lullaby."
Confusion crossed the faces of everyone present.
She continued, "Instead, I intend to re-record a higher-quality version of the lullaby."
Wang Bing's eyes lit up as he connected the dots. "Is this the version you mentioned during your livestream last night?"
Tang Qiao nodded, confirming, "Yes, that's correct. I plan to make this version of the lullaby as paid music."
Wang Bing's thoughts were spinning rapidly. It was clear that the exclusive broadcast of the new version would bring benefits, but if the old version of the lullaby remained unpaid, it would certainly divert some of the traffic. If they were to purchase the copyrights to both versions of the music...
He made his decision swiftly. "Alright, if the new version turns out well, Yuedong Entertainment will own both versions of the copyright. We'll pay eight million yuan for the new version and one million yuan for the old version, which we'll offer as a non-paid music track."
Tang Qiao understood the implications perfectly.
Xu Guangyi and Nie Chengfei couldn't help but give Tang Qiao a thumbs up. With the old version of the lullaby, she could have easily earned a hundred million yuan, but now, with the new version, it was possible she'd earn 200 million or more. In any case, Tang Qiao had struck a remarkable deal!